This Month
The one thing this Rich Lister says every founder needs to remember
Sam Kroonenburg built a company from his bedroom, with him and his brother Ryan both making about $500 million. But Sam, 40, is doing what he can to avoid the trappings of wealth.
- Julie-anne Sprague
Vale Terry Snow, legendary property developer with a generous heart
The hard-headed businessman, responsible for much of modern Canberra, was also a soft-hearted philanthropist who loved equestrian horses and the arts.
- Michael Bailey
July
Women called on to make nation more generous
Total charitable giving in Australia is just 0.81 per cent of GDP, compared to 2.1 per cent in the US, and a new campaign is targeting women to turn it around.
- Michael Bailey
- Opinion
- Philanthropy
Why women will supercharge philanthropy
Australian women are poised to take charge of $3.2 trillion in the next decade. This will be the greatest wealth transfer in Australia’s history.
- Carol Schwartz
WiseTech’s Richard White tries it on
In his mind, White abhors risk. He detests excess. And he is studiously monogamous to the company he founded. The reality is far different.
- Myriam Robin
This managing director caught a 300kg marlin – and threw it back
During the week, Henrik Isaksson runs the local arm of podcasting giant Acast. On the weekend, he’s into casting of a very different kind.
- Michael Bailey
How exquisite timing and meditating shaped this Rich Lister’s fortune
After deciding a career in law wasn’t for him, Kerry Harmanis turned to prospecting in WA. That decision led to the $3.1 billion sale of Jubilee Mines.
- Julie-anne Sprague
They’re young, rich, and in the French Riviera
Cashed-up, glamorous young Aussies have descended on Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo, spending their time on superyachts and at $1500-plus per night hotels.
- Yolanda Redrup
Cars, boats and houses won’t make you happy, says this Rich Lister
Property developer Paul Blackburne landed on the Rich List with an estimated $536 million fortune. There’s a success trap entrepreneurs need to be mindful of, he says.
- Julie-anne Sprague
June
Newington College chairman clocks up 17 years (and counting)
There is nothing so compelling as private school politics.
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- Myriam Robin
Forrests’ beachfront hotel plan dumped by council
Plans by billionaires Andrew and Nicola Forrest for a boutique four-storey hotel near the beachside home they once shared have been rejected by a local council.
- Brad Thompson
Charlie Aitken nominates Shane Watson for Royal Sydney
The two-time Allan Border medallist, famous all-rounder and cricket gear entrepreneur is on the June nominations list, alongside wife Lee.
- Myriam Robin
The Rich Lister who avoids risk at all costs
Richard White wanted to be a rock ‘n’ roll star. He ended up developing software for companies in logistics and is now the 11th wealthiest person in Australia.
- Julie-anne Sprague
